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@ -25,20 +25,21 @@ It only loads the kernel into RAM. No modification on
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the NAND or bootloader happens.
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Usecases
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Use cases
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~~~~~~~~
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In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible usecases:
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In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible use cases:
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-Changing typos in bootscripts which prevent an operation system
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(e.g. maemo) to boot.
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(e.g. maemo) to boot.
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-Backuping files prior to a reflash.
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-Creating a backup of files before starting a reflash. But should have existed
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anyway, correct?
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-Charging the battery (when maemo is dead).
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-Modification of the EMMC partitions and partition table.
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-Backup & Restoring maemo rootfs.
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-Backing up & Restoring maemo rootfs.
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-fsck file system checks
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@ -46,9 +47,14 @@ In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible usecases:
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Booting the initrd
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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You can not store persistent data as everything happens in RAM.
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Note: You can not store persistent data in / as everything happens in RAM. Of
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course, it becomes possible when you mount the EMMC or sd card on the
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corresponding mountpoint.
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flasher-3.5 -k 2.6.37 -n initrd.img -l -b"rootdelay root=/dev/ram0
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Note: It comes without any promises and without any warranty. Therefore you
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are doing everything at your own risk.
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flasher-3.5 -k 2.6.37 -n initrd.img -l -b"rootdelay root=/dev/ram0"
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wait for "suitable device not found..." and connect the N900 to your
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Linux box through USB.
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@ -118,5 +124,15 @@ Root password
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rootme
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How to transfer files
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=====================
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It asks you on boot whether an FTP Server should be started.
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This will have anonymous up and download permissions everywhere.
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Then you can connect to it once USB networking or a WLAN connection
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has been established, using any FTP client. For downloads, most browsers
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can be used.
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Contributions and suggestions are welcome. Write to me (NIN101 on freenode).
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Alternatively, use mass-storage mode.
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Contributions and suggestions are welcome. Write to me (NIN101 on freenode or
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TMO).
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